Category: Business
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China’s New Middle Class
China’s economic Great Leap Forward stands as one of the defining moments of the closing of the 20th century. Now an economic powerhouse, China and its $3.7 trillion in foreign exchange reserves are viewed by some with fear and trepidation. Others see it as an immense opportunity to create more widely shared prosperity, bring people…
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House Democrats Urge CFPB to Create Small Business Loan Reporting Rule
Led by Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), 82 House Democrats wrote a letter urging CFPB Director Richard Cordray to restructure the collection of small business lending data in order to help lending institutions better understand the financial needs of these businesses. The letter comes less than two months after…
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You Can Now Review Federal Agencies on Yelp
Yelp just announced that it has reached an agreement with the federal government allowing users to review federal agencies and offices. This will allow agencies to claim their Yelp pages, accept reviews and utilize feedback to improve their operations.
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2012 Survey of Business Owners Preliminary Results
The U.S. Census Bureau has released preliminary results from their 2012 Survey of Business Owners (SBO), comprised of information from approximately 1.75 million businesses.
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First Impressions
Today’s world is primarily digital; between LinkedIn, Skype, Facebook and more, it’s easy to forget what is being lost: the physical connection. In most situations, you’ll meet a new boss or client online before meeting them face-to-face and though you’ll recognize them, it’s important to remember you still need to make a good first impression. There…
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Federal Agencies Issue Final Standards for Diversity Policies and Practices
Last week, federal agencies issued a final statement establishing principles for assessing the diversity policies and practices of the institutions they govern.
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How to Cultivate Startup Success
If you want to create a startup, there are specific tactics you should utilize. Whether your goal is to make it easier for consumers to invest in real estate, or to create a program that allows homebuyers to better find what they are looking for, the following tips will help.
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Market Your Products and Services Nationwide with NAWRB
Advertise your products and services in NAWRB Magazine to appeal to a nationwide client base. Beginning next issue, we will highlight a variety of states in each magazine. We’ll divulge the best cities to invest your money in our chosen states. From the sunny shores of California to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, our next issue…
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Take Your Business Global with NAWRB
Expand your business and tap into the global real estate market with NAWRB Magazine. In each issue, we’ll feature a country and highlight the various regions, housing market, and key information to spread greater global awareness to women in the housing economy.
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Who is Afraid of the Big Reit?
Let’s start with REITs. REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are often referred to as “real estate stock.” REITs are corporate entities that own a portfolio of properties and/or mortgage loans. Anyone can buy shares in a publicly traded REIT, and they are an attractive option for investors, since they offer the benefits of property…